Staff
Art Stansberry
Senior Minister
Leslie Riley
Worship Leader
Vicki Tyler
Director of Kids Ministries
Will Tyler
Director of Students Ministries

  
Bob Sutton
Administrator
Vicki Calhoun
Secretary
Nancy Dodd
Finance & Email Editor
  
Mount Carmel Christian Church
E-Newsletter     October 31, 2016
 

WORSHIP ... GROW ... SERVE.

NEW SERMON SERIES:
DON'T SAY 
"$#% &X" IN CHURCH!
This week (11/6): "#"
Scripture: Luke 12: 13-21

So what is your magic number?  How much money do you need to make all your problems go away?  I think all of us at some point in time have thought about that "magic number."  This Sunday we will look at Jesus' parable of the rich fool who hit that magic number and yet it still did not solve his problems.  Money, jobs, and fortunes are fleeting.  What we will uncover is that we can put our trust in money or we can put our trust in God, but we can't do both.  Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, " No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."  So join us this Sunday as we discover that while we can't serve both, we can use our money to serve God.  - ART

Yesterday's Statistics

 10/30 /16
 
Attendance
236
B udget Offerings
$15,010
(includes October online)

  Fai th Promise Offerings for Missions TD
(4/1/16 - 3/31/17)
$46,762

YTD SUMMARY

September 2016

TOTAL INCOME:
$680,467
TOTAL EXPENSES:
$679,884

 

WEDNESDAY DINNER THIS WEEK (11/2) 

 

  Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Turnip Greens, Pineapple Casserole, Salad Bar,  Rolls, and Dessert

 

For the Kids:

Cheese Quesadillas

 

Adults:  $6.00

Students:  $3.00

Kids 5th/under:  FREE

 

FAMILY MAX:  $15.00

 

OPEN PRAYER TIME

Sundays

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Prayer Room off front lobby of Sanctuary

"My house will be called a house of prayer." 
Matthew 21:13

AT  A GLANCE

    

November 1

 Men's Bible Study

(Old Hickory House)  

  

November 1

Women's Bible Study

(Legacy Room)

 

November 1 

Women's Bible Study

(Ellenwood) 

 

November 2

Wednesday Night Live  

  

November 2

Budget Info Meeting

 

November 6

Daylight Saving Time ends 

 

November 6

COMMUNITY LUNCH

 

November 6

Congregational Meeting

 

November 6

ILLUMINATE LIFE GROUPS

(6th-12th Graders)

 

November 11-13

Deeper Life Retreat 

(9th-12th)

 

November 16

Last Wednesday Dinner in 2016

 

November 17

Young at Heart Thanksgiving Luncheon

 

November 18

Veterans Day / Thanksgiving Service

 

November 19

Grief Support Ministry

 

November 24

THANKSGIVING

 

November 24-25

Church Office closed

 

December 3

Women's Christmas Luncheon / Opt to Shop

 

December 10 and 11

Choir Christmas Musical/Drama 

(DESSERTS after Saturday performance - Student Ministry sponsored)

 

December 15

Young at Heart Christmas Luncheon and Service Project

2016 Elders
Jim Barber, Chairman
Gene McBride
Bobby Reese
Jay Wright
2016 Trustees
Jon Peters
Bob Sutton
Charles Ward
2016 Deacons
Thom Arrendale
Brad Dees
Travis Dooley
Jerry Dover
Terence Johnson
Danny Mulligan
Jim Nelson
Buddy Pittard
Kenneth Rice
Kevin Singleton
Jeff Tyler

 

Adult  Bible School Classes

9:37
Room 209
Teachers:
Jim Barber and Art Stansberry
Singles & Married, all ages
Friendship
Room 210
Teachers
Jon Peters, Donna Dukett, and Bob Sutton
Singles & Married,
 Middle-Aged/Senior Adults
The Gathering
Legacy Room
all ages
God Seekers
Room 221
Facilitator:  Keri Duncan
Women, all ages
Loyal Bereans
Room 203
Teacher:  Bruce Wood
Singles & Married, all ages
Reachout
Room 211
Teacher:  Buddy Pittard
Senior Adults  

Women's Ministry

Co-Presidents
Judy Cannon &
Gerry McKinney

Dayspring
President:  Sandra Ward
2nd Monday - 10:00 a.m.
Legacy Room
 
Sunshine
President:  Judy Cannon
2nd Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.
Homes or Room 210
 
Unity
Co-Presidents:
Beverly Echols & LaurietteJohnson
3rd Thursday - 6:30 p.m.
Homes or Fellowship Hall

Mount Carmel Christian Church

6015 Old Stone Mountain Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
770.279.8437
9:00am-5:00pm
Fax: 770.381.5429
mountcarmelcc.org
Congratulations ...  to Justin and Zelena Sellman on the birth of their son, Adriel Shaun, on October 28.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ends this weekend. Set your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed Saturday night.

The Annual Congregation Meeting will be held this Sunday, November 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  The agenda will include the affirmation of our 2017 officers and approval of the 2017 Budget. Copies of the Proposed Budget and Budget Info Booklet are available at the Connections Counter and the front lobby.  If you have questions, you are invited to attend the final Budget Information meeting this Wednesday (11/2) at 7:30 pm in Room 210.

COMMUNITY LUNCH is this Sunday (11/6) after worship.  ALL INVITED to enjoy a Hamburger meal for just $5.00!  Then stay and visit until time for the Congregational Meeting at 1:30 pm

October Dollar Club offerings totaled $814.99         and are going to NG3.  This organization strives to develop character in high school athletes and provide opportunities for their spiritual growth. 

 Learn more at ng3.org/our-mission ..... November Dollar Club offerings will go to SOAR to help with the Angel Bag project for children in Mexico.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE  THIS WEEK
    5:30 p.m. - Family Meal (see menu/prices in left column) 
    6:30 p.m. - Classes for all ages
Men's Study - Room 221 (led by Alan Craven)
  "Prodigal God" - by Timothy Keller
      Jesus' parable of the prodigal son  
Co-Ed Study - Room 210 (led by Art Stansberry)
  Book of 1 Samuel (Old Testament)
     Samuel is the last and arguably the greatest judge in
     Israel's history; he led God's people through some
     incredibly tumultuous times.   
Adult Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
EXCITING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND KIDS, TOO!
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH   is collecting items to feed children who receive lunches during the week, but may go hungry on weekends.  Needs Canned pasta, Ramen noodles, Easy Mac-n-cheese (microwavable individual size), Pop Tarts, Granola Bars, Fruit cups/apple sauce, crackers, chips, cookies, raisins, sweet snacks, etc.  Please bring your donations to the red box across from the Connections Counter.
The Christmas Shoes will be presented this year on Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 11, at 3:00 pm  (Children and Teens will be a part of the production this year!)  Adults Interested in participating should come to the Sanctuary this Wednesday at 6:30 pm or see Leslie Riley or Jennifer Cotton.

YOUNG AT HEART Thanksgiving Luncheon will be Thursday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall  

Speaker:  Adam Macenczak      Cost:  $13.00

About the speaker:  Adam is a graduate of Atlanta Christian College and a former teacher at Mount Carmel Christian School.  He and his wife, Hollie, work with AFE, running a school in Honduras for children of families who live on or near the huge trash dump.  You don't want to miss hearing from Adam!  We will also begin gathering non-perishable food items for our Christmas service project.  See list and sign-up sheet at the Connections Counter.

VETERANS DAY / THANKSGIVING SERVICE to be presented by Mount Carmel Christian School on Friday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m.  Always a very meaningful service.  ALL INVITED, especially all veterans!

ANGEL BAGS Project for Mexico is underway!
Fill a bag - Make a Smile  Please pick up a bag (or backpack), select a boy or girl and purchase age-appropriate gifts for that child (see suggestion sheet).  Teams from  SOAR Ministries will deliver the bags to Mexico  during the week of Thanksgiving and again on the day after Christmas. For more information visit www.soarministries.org  then click MORE / Angel Bags
For Students Only ... 

6th thru 12th Graders

 

COMMUNITY LUNCH - this Sunday (11/6)  

LIFE GROUPS afterwards ('til 2pm)

 

DEEPER LIFE RETREAT - Nov. 11-13

(for 9th-12th Graders) at North GA Christian Camp    Theme: THRIVE

Get your $50.00 check to Will Tyler by this Wed.(11/2).

 

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL - December 10 and 11

Students who want to participate may pick up a CD when you're here or see Jennifer Cotton to download the music from a link.


WEDNESDAYS -   ILLUMINATE

 5:30 pm - Dinner ($3.00)

 6:00 pm - Games/Worship

 

SUNDAY SCHEDULE 

  9:30 a.m. Gathering in Cafe

10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary OR Student Leader Opportunities (with MCKids, Tech Crew, Greeting Ministry) 

12:00 p.m.  LIFE GROUPS (1st/3rd Sundays)  ('til 2pm)

 

Want to receive Remind Texts?  Text "@mcccy" to 81010. (new number) 

Highlights for Kids 
Infants thru 5th Graders
   
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL 
(4 yrs - 5th Graders)
Pick up a CD to practice at home!

NEW POINTS CLUB
Kids can now earn Kids Bucks (KBs) for attendance, bringing their Bible, completing home assignments, bringing friends to church, good behavior, etc.

WEDNESDAY KIDSLIFE
5:30 P.M. - Family Meal
                   (Kids 5th/under FREE) 
6:30 p.m. - Bible Stories/Activities
 
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
  9:30 a.m. Bible Story/Crafts/Games
10:30 a.m. KidsTime Worship
Mount Carmel Christian School News .. 
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - Nov. 3-11
ELECTION DAY - Nov. 8 - school closed
OPENINGS IN ALL GRADE LEVELS
More information at www.mccsch.org
Still need a few more good men (or women) to join the Grounds Ministry Team!

Many hands are needed to maintain our massive church grounds.  To learn more, contact Eddie Cowart at cowartce@comcast.net or sign up at the Connections Counter.

Grace to Glory Grief Support Ministry meets the  3rd Saturday of each month) at 10: 00 a.m. in the Legacy Room (Next meeting: 11/19)  Cont act Tess Hall at Tessatbest@yahoo.com or 407 929-0769 

Hope you've checked out our website ...

mountcarmelcc.org  Note:  At the top of the first page, you will see a green tab to click on ON-LINE GIVING. Many of you have requested this quick and easy method for giving.

Sermons Online ... Did you know that you can view the Sunday morning service on your computer "live"?  Just go to our website www.mountcarmelcc.org  Click LIVE WEBCAST Sunday at 10:30 am - Watch Now OR you can also view the sermons at any time by clicking on WORSHIP - then click Sermon Archives (Watch/Listen), then choose the sermon you would like to see/hear.

For more information on any of the articles in this newsletter, visit our website at www.mountcarmelcc.org